16
Jun
June 2025 Live Call - Replay
4 min read
Daren Smith
Indie Film Producer, Author, Creative Entrepreneur. GP at Producer Fund, Founder of Craftsman Films
09
Jun
The Return of Meaningful Media
In early 2025, we experienced two very different movies with two very different outcomes. Netflix’s The Electric State landed
5 min read
06
Jun
When and How Film Investors Get Paid
"Film investing is too risky." I hear this daily from potential investors, usually followed by "When would
7 min read
02
Jun
Stories as Cultural Infrastructure
Stories can divide or unite across generational lines, but successful ones tap into universal truths that transcend age.
5 min read
26
May
The Hero Generation Rises
This is part four of a series on The Fourth Turning for Filmmakers. Read parts 1-3 here.
Now we'
8 min read
23
May
Make Movies People Want To Buy
Too many filmmakers chase personal expression and wonder why buyers won’t return their calls. Here’s what the best indie producers do differently.
3 min read
21
May
May 2025 Live Call - Replay
5 min read
19
May
Where We Are In The Cycle
History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes. For those paying attention, the verses of our current historical poem are becoming unmistakable.
6 min read
16
May
How To Host Film Investor Events
The film industry is built on relationships. More specifically, the independent film industry is built on relationships with investors.
But
8 min read
13
May
The 80-Year Rhythm of History
For filmmakers and investors navigating today's complex market, understanding generational dynamics is crucial. This second chapter explores how
5 min read